Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Cynthia Lee Patrick, 74, of Harmony passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born December 28, 1950 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Bernice J. Shuster Platt. She was married to Jim Patrick when he passed away on August 1, 2007. Cynthia graduated from Riverside in 1968. For several years she was employed as a bus driver for Ellwood City Public Schools. She was a long-time member of the Breakers Pool Team and enjoyed crocheting. She cherished moments with her family, especially her grand and great-grandchildren, who were the…

Donald P. Frum, 51, of Beaver Falls (formerly of Wampum) was received into the loving arms of his Savior on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at UPMC Passavant following a lengthy illness. Born December 30, 1973 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Donald P. Frum Sr. and Sandra Shaner Kirkwood of Wampum. Donald graduated from West Mayfield Christian School and had worked as a self-employed contractor. He was an active member of the Mayfield Bible Baptist Church of Beaver Falls. Some of his hobbies were playing cards, fishing, and singing. Skilled with his hands, Don found joy…

Robert Hartman, 83, of Wampum passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at his residence. Born May 29, 1941 in Freedom, he was the son of the late Lester and Althea Hartman. For many years Bob owned and operated Hartman Silkscreen in Wampum. Survivors include his son, Robert Hartman, II of Michigan and his daughter, Amy Hartman of Washington. Per his wishes, no services will be held. He will be interred in Clinton Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Marshall Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com

John Robert “Bobby” Powell, 82, of New Beaver Borough passed away suddenly on Monday, January 20, 2025 as a result of an automobile accident. Bobby was born on December 18, 1942 in Ellwood City, to the late Frank A. and Helen V. (Butkevitz) Powell of Chewton. Bobby graduated from Wampum High School in 1961 and worked for many years at Koppel Steel and B&W. He is survived by his sisters, JoAnn Takas of Chippewa and Connie Buchanan of Ellwood City. He also leaves his nieces, Coreen Rozgonyi of Hermitage, Robbin Catanese of Bainbridge, OH, and Jodi Buchanan of Chewton along…

James C. Mora, 57, of Wampum passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 at his residence following a courageous one-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. Born January 20, 1968 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Ronald P. and Linda McKim Mora. James attended Lincoln High School and graduated from Vo-Tech in 1986. He then graduated from the New Castle School of Trades. A skilled electrician, James worked at Bruce and Merrilees in New Castle and was a member of the IBEW Local Union 712 in Beaver. He loved being outdoors, especially to ride his motorcycle and side by side. He also…

David C. Ketterer, 77, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle, PA with his family at his bedside. He was born in Ellwood City on January 18, 1948, to the late Karl Wesley Ketterer and the late Grace Fedora Irwin Ketterer. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966 until 1968. He married his wife, Patricia Lorraine Cox Ketterer on October 28, 1967. David worked at the B&W Steel Mill and then as an insurance agent at the former Kildoo Insurance Agency. David was a devoted husband and a loving father known…

Nancy Mae Holmes, 62, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital. Born August 20, 1962 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Ralph I. Jr. and Lucille (Goodland) Brommer. Nancy had worked at the Hill View Manor as a nurse’s aide. She was a devoted animal lover who cared deeply for her pets. Her most cherished moments were spent with friends and family. Survivors include two daughters, Tressa (Gage Booher) Holmes and Crystal Holmes both of New Castle; one grandson; two sisters, Kimberly (Christopher) Downing of Edinburg, and…

Richard A. Lechner, 83, of Shenango Twp passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday January 7, 2025 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a heart attack. Born February 16, 1941 in Shenango Twp., he was the son of the late Theodore and Delpha Brandon Lechner. He was married to Wanda J. Dean Lechner for 61 years when she passed away on October 23, 2024. Richard graduated from Shenango High School in 1959. He retired from McElwain Motor’s in Ellwood City after 43 years of employment as a service advisor. After his retirement he worked for Tractor Supply in New Castle. He was…

Arnold F. Irwin, 68, of New Castle passed away Monday, January 6, 2025 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a one-week illness. Born March 3, 1956 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Arnold Lawrence and Elizabeth Headland. Arnold graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech. Through the years he worked many jobs in the area including at Golden Hill Nursing Home, Infocision as a telemarketer, N.C. Battery, and delivering for West Gate Furniture. He was an avid reader especially Steven King and a Steelers fan. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Debra A. Lutz Irwin; sister, Darlene…

Mark Eric Mielke, 61, of Wampum passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital. Born July 11, 1963 in Shirley, Long Island NY, he was the son of Samuel L. Mielke Sr. of New Beaver Borough and Patricia Panella Smail of New Brighton. Mark attended Mohawk High School and graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech. Following high school he served in the United States Navy. Mark owned and operated T-Bones Paramount in Wampum and worked as a machinist for Precision Feed Screws in New Castle. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. Survivors include his father…